2003 Reiki: Review of a Biofield therapy History, theory, practice, and research
Pamela Miles and Gala True, PhD

The authors give an overview of Reiki, its history as a spiritual and personal healing practice, and its classification within Complementary and Alternative Therapies. The article discusses issues related to introducing Reiki into clinical programs and hospitals, looks at current research and proposes future directions for Reiki research.